In December, they found food and drink residue that is expected to provide fresh clues about the ancient population’s culinary tastes. Over the centuries, Pompeii became a powerful symbol of the transience of life and human impotence when nature unleashes its power. About 80 thermopolii have been found at Pompeii, where residents could choose their edibles from containers set into street-front counters. The documentary division of the national broadcaster Rai has followed the excavations at Pompeii over the past three years. Osanna, the site’s director, said in an interview Saturday that work on the thermopolium was expected to finish by March.

Source: bd News24 December 26, 2020 21:22 UTC